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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.31, 569.09 and 237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.31, 569.09 and 237.76 is: 328.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.31 : 569.09 = 237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.31/569.09 = 237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.31x = 569.09 × 237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.31x = 135,306.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,306.84/412.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.17

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